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Law 6: The Other Match Officials·Page 85, 2026/27 edition

The Other Match Officials

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The ‘on-field' match officials assist the referee with inspecting the field of play, the balls and players' equipment (including if problems have been resolved) and maintaining records of time, goals, misconduct etc.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 85 · clause law-6-b178e716

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